Gao Hong

Gao Hong is a Chinese-American pipa player and composer who studied with Lin Shicheng at Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music. Based in Minnesota, she performs traditional Chinese repertoire, writes new works and teaches Chinese instruments at Carleton College. Her recordings include improvised collaborations with musicians such as Syrian oud player Issam Rafea and Senegalese kora player Kadialy Kouyate.